Sherwin-Williams is Paint Sponsor/Supplier to WorldSkills Auto-Painting Competition
Several hundred vocational trade students around the world gathered in London Oct. 3-8 to put their skills to the test against international standards and rigorous judging at the 60th WorldSkills International Competition. Every two years, hundreds of young skilled people, accompanied by their teachers and trainers, gather to compete before the public in the skills
Honda Motor Co. Names Zara’s Collision Center Certified Body Shop
Zara’s Collision Center has been honored by the Honda Motor Co. with the designation of Honda Certified Body Shop because of Zara’s use of original equipment parts. The announcement was made by Zara’s co-owner Brad Zara, who was notified of the certification by the local dealership, Honda of Illinois. "Honda recognizes a body shop
‘Petty Blue’ Goes Green: Petty’s Garage Converts to BASF Waterborne Paints
BASF Automotive Refinish has announced that Richard Petty, famed NASCAR driver and one of the most respected figures in motorsports, has converted Petty’s Garage to BASF R-M Onyx HD waterborne paint. Petty is known in racing circles for a trademark shade of blue that is prominent on his race cars. “Petty Blue” was born out
PPG Unveils 2011 SEMA Attractions
Celebrities, show cars and motorcycles, custom-painted auto hoods, new paint products and more will be featured at the PPG booth at the 2011 SEMA Show Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The PPG booth, 24501, is designed as a retro body shop, Johnny O’s Collision & Customs. At the booth, show visitors will
WIZARDS SEMA Booth Boasting Custom ‘Sinister’ Bike
The 2011 SEMA Show will be held Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. John Shope, owner of Sinister Industries, and Amy Antonsen, president of Wizards Products, announced that WIZARDS will be featuring a one-off custom motorcycle by Sinister Industries in its booth at the 2011 SEMA Show. Shope, 2011 recipient of the “Baddest
Chris Brogan Encourages Attendees to Socially Engage at ASRW
Noted journalist and social media expert Chris Brogan delivered an engaging opening general session presentation Thursday, Oct. 6 at Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW). The presentation was sponsored by DuPont Performance Coatings. The ASRW Expo opened immediately following the conclusion of Brogan’s presentation. Brogan’s keynote presentation focused on guest experience design and the importance
Toyota Approves PPG Matte Clearcoat for New Lexus Supercar
Toyota has endorsed the global use of PPG clearcoat for the refinish repair of its new Lexus LFA super sports car. The approved PPG clearcoat, Global Refinish System D8113, is the first to pass Toyota’s specification criteria for the exclusive $400,000 car’s signature matte black finish. A concept version of the Lexus LFA supercar was
Rabid for Restoration
Some people might call Dave Walden insane when they discover the lengths he goes to restore cars to factory condition. And that’s okay…because he actually agrees with them.
Metalux: As Seen in ‘Fast Five’
Choosing METALUX for the fifth movie of the Fast and Furious franchise, “Fast Five,” was “a thrill,” says the team at Advanced Wholesale Distributors of Puerto Rico and ChemSpec USA. Featured not only in the movie but in shops all over America, Metalux offers excellent performance – on screen and off. The Metalux Automotive Premium
Limited Edition Tattoo-Design
Under the fitting slogan “Heart & Soul,” SATA is launching its first limited special edition of the premium SATAjet 4000 B spray gun in a unique fantasy tattoo design. Designed by famous U.S. airbrush artist Leah Gall, it has a wild, emotional look. The gun’s special surface treatment allows it to be used daily in
